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Registered Nurse -Transfer Center - 36 - Days

Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, United States


General Summary

Under minimal supervision, facilitates the transfer of patients to Henry Ford Health in a safe, successful and efficient manner.

Coordinates all aspects of patient transfers.

Utilizes clinical expertise to prioritize patient transfers based upon urgency/acuity, mode of transportation (ground or air), transfer care, quality assessment, etc.

Evaluates and coordinates the flow process of taking calls and facilitating the acceptance/triage of calls throughout the transfer center.

May perform the duties and responsibilities of the Bed Management RN.

Position: Full Time - 36 Hours a week

Shift: Days

Every other weekend and Holiday Rotations

6 weeks of in person training at our command center in Detroit.

Must be able to work on site when needed.

Education/Experience Required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.

Two (2) years of RN clinical experience required.

Experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate clinical information and interact effectively with physicians and staff to achieve quality outcomes required.

Demonstrated ability to work in high-stress, high-acuity setting, adaptable to rapidly changing work environment and to direct and control multiple critical communication events simultaneously required.

Certifications/Licensures Required
Current license to practice in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse.

Additional Information

Organization: Corporate Services

Department: System Command Center

Shift: Day Job

Union Code: Not Applicable

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